Why I Cannot Lose Weight After my 2nd Lipo Procedure?

We have seen patients with metabolic weight problems associated with weight gain. I would discuss options including Hidef Liposuction Revision, weight loss, and exercise to round things out in terms of therapies. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

You might want to see a professional about this if you're still gaining weight, and it's not muscle but fat. A nutritionist and personal trainer could help you. But remember, liposuction isn't supposed to be a way for you to lose weight. It's just to spot reduce!

  If I had a dollar for every time I said this, "Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure....." 

  Unfortunately, television and other media have given patients the wrong idea when it comes to liposuction procedures.  Liposuction is best used for spot reduction of hard to get rid of trouble areas such as the flanks, pubis, lower belly, inner arms and inner thighs.  It must be used judiciously and patients must be told ahead of time whether they are truly good candidates for this procedure. 

  In your case, a well planned out diet and exercise regimen would be best to help you get your body back. Of course, this requires hard work and commitment.  Before you begin, have a doctor's check up to make sure there is not any other medical condition that is causing your weight problems.  Then, after loosing the weight the right way, you will likely be a better candidate for body contouring procedures such as body lift, tummy tuck, or thigh lift.  Good luck- Erez Sternberg, MD